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Monthly prayers
The Rev Neil Thorogood's reflection and prayer for those preparing to vote |
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Not the only ones
This is not the happiest year in the history of the Roman Catholic church but then it’s hardly the worst either, says Steve Tomkins |
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You're nicked?
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We can never lose
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Easter reflections
A reflection for Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and Easter by the Rev David Lawrence |
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Collection cartoon
Dave Walker's take on what happens after the offertory plate has gone around |
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Living with dying
Andy Jackson reviews Living with Dying, the new book by Grace Sheppard
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Daily readings
A reading from the Bible, a reflection, action and prayer, for every day of the year |
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Lent in the 'net
Andrew Chapman looks at Lent on the net
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Pancake Day recipes
Dawn Marchpane tucks into some Shrove Tuesday recipes |
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Work, for God's sake
Andy Jackson talks to Esther Reed, author of the new book Work! For God's Sake - Christian Ethics in the Workplace |
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The Favourable Time
The Favourable Time is the Lent book produced by Christian Aid and Cafod. Andy Jackson asked two of its six authors a few questions about the book
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A stone's throw away
Jonathan Bartley of Christian think tank Ekklesia on what went on following Archbishop Rowan Williams' comments about footballer John Terry
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Faith in 2159
Author Craig Borlase talks to Andy Jackson about his new book, 2159 AD: A History of Christianity |
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Affirmation of the unfamous
In a society where we idolise those in the limelight. Read John Bell's 'Thought for the Day' |
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And can it be? No
Richard Dawkins' proposed scientific atheist humanism camp is no bad thing, says Steve Tomkins |
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Stir-up Sunday
The Sunday before the First Sunday of Advent is Stir-up Sunday. Andy Jackson finds out the origins of the name and where you can find a selection of recipes for Christmas pudding |
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BNP: Churches must listen
Whatever their views about the rights and wrongs of Nick Griffin’s appearance on Question Time, church leaders will now have to think long and hard about some of the arguments they employ, says Jonathan Bartley, co-director of Ekklesia |
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Books of my faith part 2
Charlotte Haines Lyon asks a number of celebtries and religious figures for their must-read book titles |
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Books of my faith part 1
Charlotte Haines Lyon asks a number of celebtries and religious figures for their must-read book titles |
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Long Now stories
Three people from Israel and Palestine spoke at this year's Sunday Morning Worship at Greenbelt. They shared their stories from the 'Long Now', the theme of the festival |
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A - Z of Dissent: L
Andrew Chapman descends into L in his ongoing series about British and Irish sects and schisms |
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Memories of D-Day
Andy Jackson spoke to the Rt. Rev. Mark Green, a former Bishop of Aston, who served as an Army Chaplain during World War II |
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Picture the winners
A photo gallery of the winners of the 2009 Church Website of the Year awards |
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Pentecost
• Read the late Rob Frost's introduction to his book, The Church has left the building
• Read an interview with Emma Morrice about the Pentecost Festival
• In a reflection for Pentecost, the Rev Martin Camroux says that we still have choices for our future, even when the world is in chaos |
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400 years of the Baptists
The Baptist Assembly taking place from May 1st - 4th marks 400 years of the Baptist movement in Europe. Andy Jackson finds out more |
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Papul Bull?
The Pope's statement about condoms has been widely condemned, but Steve Tomkins thinks that the encyclical Humanae Vitae could offer a solution |
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Keeping in perspective
Steve Tomkins argues that Christians are well prepared for the economic downturn |
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Doctor of theology
Philip Purser-Hallard welcomes the 11th coming of Doctor Who |
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A non-starter
Steve Tomkins reflects on the recent bus poster kerfuffle |
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A tale of two planets
Are you sitting comfortably? Then Philip Purser-Hallard will begin … |
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Moderation - please
We need moderation and calm sense or else face more extremism and unreason, says Steve Tomkins |
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Fandom and fundies
Philip Purser-Hallard arms himself with Holy Water, stakes, a crucifix and that all important garlic |
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The H Word
Bishop Gene Robinson, the first openly gay Anglican bishop, has been on a book tour. Steve Tomkins wonders why homosexuality is such a divisive issue for Christians |
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A-Z of Heretics
Matthew Graham explains why heretics aren't as bad as they used to be in the good old days |
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An A-Z of Saints
Our series on Saints |
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surefish's contribution to April Fool's
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